Tag: California

In Depth Look at Balboa Park in San Diego for Families

In Depth Look at Balboa Park in San Diego for Families

Balboa Park sits in the heart of San Diego, just east of downtown. As accurately stated on their website, Balboa Park is “Where culture, science, and nature collide.” It is home to the world famous San Diego Zoo, but also numerous museums, gardens, and trails. It 

New Children’s Museum in San Diego

New Children’s Museum in San Diego

When I think of a Children’s Museum the same things usually come to mind. A pretend play area. Maybe an art area. A pretend store. Usually some sort of water play. The New Children’s Museum will have you questioning all of those assumptions. The New 

Family Road Trip from Portland OR down the California Coast to San Diego

Family Road Trip from Portland OR down the California Coast to San Diego

A California Coast road trip has been on our list since we moved to San Diego. We made it happen this March over Spring Break. We flew from San Diego to Portland, rented a car, and then started South. All of our favorite, don’t miss 

48 Hours in San Francisco with Kids

48 Hours in San Francisco with Kids

San Francisco is one of those American cities you know about no matter where you grow up. With its Golden Gate Bridge, rich history and quirky things like cable cars and the “painted ladies” made famous in homes across the country, San Francisco is a 

A Visit to the Redwoods National Park with Kids

A Visit to the Redwoods National Park with Kids

The Redwoods are absolutely worth a visit. Pessimist that I am, I often worry that I’m overselling things when I tell my kids that they’re going to be “super cool” or “amazing” or “incredibly tall” which were all words I used to describe the Redwoods 

A Weekend Trip to Mt Whitney and Death Valley National Park with Kids

A Weekend Trip to Mt Whitney and Death Valley National Park with Kids

Mt Whitney is the highest point above sea level in the contiguous 48 states, Death Valley is the lowest point below sea level – and they sit about an hour away from each other. If you know me and my husband it won’t surprise you 

Los Angeles Day Trip with Kids: Griffith Observatory, Farmers’ Market, and La Brea Tar Pits

Los Angeles Day Trip with Kids: Griffith Observatory, Farmers’ Market, and La Brea Tar Pits

Los Angeles lies just over 120 miles North of San Diego and is bursting with things to do making it a perfect day trip for families. I think the hardest part is narrowing down what you want to do. This is just one fun kid